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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Original title: 戦場のメリークリスマス

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

1983 · 2 h 04 · United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand · Japanese

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.

Directed by
Nagisa Ōshima
Written by
Nagisa Ōshima, Paul Mayersberg
Based on
Laurens van der Post

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